The university saw continued growth under the strategic plan. In 2016, Mason hit a record-high in enrollment, with over 35,000 students. It also increased full-time faculty hiring and investments in new programs, showing the plan was making progress.
As part of the Mason Vision’s global strategy, George Mason University opened Mason Korea, its first international campus, in Songdo, South Korea. This marked a major step in making Mason a global institution and expanding its educational reach.
The university introduced the “2014–2024 Strategic Plan,” commonly known as the Mason Vision. The plan emphasized student success, innovative learning, research growth, community engagement, and global impact. This became the guiding roadmap for the…
In 2012, Ángel Cabrera became president of George Mason University. He brought a fresh approach to leadership with a focus on global engagement, innovation, and access. One of his first major initiatives was to begin outlining a new long-term…
A news article written in the Mason Broadside student newspaper recounting the 1985 NCAA Women's Soccer Championship game, where George Mason beat North Carolina, the defending champions.
An interview with Pam Baughman, a member of the GMU 1985 Women's Soccer Team that won the NCAA championship. She scored the first goal against North Carolina and was also nominated the MVP of the championship. The interview asks her questions about…
A web article posted by George Mason University Athletics that recounts the highlights of the 1985 NCAA Women's Soccer tournament, which was the year that George Mason Women's Soccer won the tournament. These include highlights of the entire season,…
In one of the most electrifying upsets in March Madness history, the 11-seed George Mason Patriots stunned the top-seeded UConn Huskies, advancing to the program’s first-ever Final Four. The game was a rollercoaster of emotion, with the Patriots…
This media guide is from the legendary 2005–2006 season when the George Mason Patriots men’s basketball team made their historic Cinderella run to the NCAA Final Four. The cover features key players like Jai Lewis, Tony Skinn, and Lamar Butler, along…